Combat engineer gains experience, rank while deployed [Image 1 of 2]

HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

05.18.2012

Cpl. Benjamin Leo, (right), speaks with Lance Cpl. William Johnson, both combat engineers with 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), after completing a day of engineering operations at Forward Operating Base Shukvani, Afghanistan, May 18. Since arriving in November, the Marines with Alpha Co. have completed various engineering projects throughout Helmand Province.